Principal Technology Scout

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Tech Scout to identify and evaluate emerging technologies aligned with ARCWERX mission needs.

You will build relationships with industry, academia, and DoD partners, assess maturity levels, and connect findings to mission owners for rapid integration into the ARCWERX ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting technology scouting, market research, or technical outreach across government, DoD, or industry.
• Ability to assess technical solutions and communicate clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with ARCWERX, AFWERX, DIU, or AFRL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive outreach to industry, academia, and DoD innovation hubs to identify emerging technologies.
• Develop a repeatable technology scouting pipeline capturing solutions and maturity.
• Facilitate engagement between solution providers, Air Force Reserve operators, and ARCWERX leadership.
• Evaluate technologies using standardized tools measuring mission impact and readiness.
• Document scouting results and feed findings into ARCWERX portfolio management system.
• Maintain awareness of market trends, commercial innovations, and defense tech developments.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Manager to transition technologies into formal projects.

Skills

Tech scouting

Market research

DoD outreach

Stakeholder communication

TRL/MRL assessment

Rapid prototyping workflows

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

Job description

Role Overview

The Tech Scout identifies, evaluates, and recommends emerging technologies and solutions aligned with Air Reserve Component mission needs. This role builds and sustains relationships with industry, academia, laboratories, and other military innovation organizations. The Tech Scout ensures that discovered technologies are rapidly assessed, connected to mission owners, and integrated into ARCWERX's standardized evaluation and reporting ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive outreach to industry, academia, and DoD innovation hubs to identify relevant emerging technologies.
• Develop a repeatable technology scouting pipeline capturing solutions, evaluating maturity, and aligning findings with mission needs.
• Facilitate engagement between solution providers, Air Force Reserve operators, and ARCWERX leadership.
• Evaluate technologies using standardized tools measuring mission impact, ROI, readiness level, and deterrent value.
• Document scouting results and feed findings into ARCWERX’s portfolio management system.
• Maintain awareness of market trends, commercial innovations, and defense technology developments.
• Collaborate with the Portfolio Manager to transition promising technologies into formal innovation projects.

Required Qualifications

• Experience conducting technology scouting, market research, or technical outreach across government, DoD, or industry.
• Ability to assess technical solutions and communicate clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with innovation ecosystems such as ARCWERX, AFWERX, DIU, or AFRL (preferred).
• Desired Skills Knowledge of Air Force Reserve mission needs and capability gaps.
• Experience with TRL/MRL assessments and rapid prototyping workflows. Strong relationship-building skills across industry, academic, and defense communities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) with 10 years experience
• Secret Clearance required

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